Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner

Lallgarh Palace is the pride of Bikaner. This palace was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh (1881-1942), Sir Swinton Jacob being the chief architect. It is a beautifully designed building, made of red sandstone on a lavish scale and has a perfect blend of Rajput, Mughal and the European style architecture. The palace is adorned with beautiful old paintings & hunting trophies. It has some exquisite latticework and filigree work that is done by craftsmen from Bikaner itself. The Palace has wild peacocks spreading their feathers at almost every step among the flowering rows of bougainvillea.

The Palace is a Jewel in the crown of Thar Desert. Being a small and well appointed heritage hotel, it has hosted many a luminary from across the world. The fittings and furnishings are authentic Rajputana. Its lush green gardens evoke a sense of tranquility.

The LallGarh Palace Library has a massive collection of rare, original Sanskrit manuscripts on parchments, copper and gold or silver plaques. The Lallgarh palace is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm and is closed on Wednesdays.